Z type folding trekking poles usually have three sections that fold to roughly 1 3 of their full length.
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The carbon fiber and folding designs that get all the attention in the trekking pole market are impressive.
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The cascade mountain tech poles stand out from the rest of the competition for being a quality fully featured trekking pole at a fraction of the price.
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The black diamond alpine flz poles are both excellent ultralight trekking poles in addition to being my top pick for the best collapsible trekking poles out there.
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Another pole with great value is the black diamond distance z which weighs just a tad more than other modern carbon fiber folding poles but is much more affordable.
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Finally fixed trekking poles can often be less expensive in comparison to telescoping and folding trekking poles of similar build quality.
Held together by an internal tension cord each section unfolds to create a single shaft when locked into place similar to a tent pole.
Telescoping lever lock shaft material.
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Though they pack down small and are often lighter than telescoping poles most models are.
The drawback of fixed poles is that they do not offer the height flexibility of other varieties and do not pack down to a more manageable size when not in use.
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After weeks of hard use in the pakistani karakoram himalaya range the black diamond alpine flz model blew me away in terms of performance.
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Trekking poles and hiking staffs are designed for people fit enough to travel in rugged backcountry terrain.
Most are adjustable in length and some include internal.